#BuildSFA Update October 2019
Our community desperately needs a new 21st century school in which to educate the students of St. Francis of Assisi school. Last year we faced an unexpected delay due to changes at the city, however, we are poised to proceed with the planning of our Capital Campaign to raise the funds required to see our new school become a reality.
As was previously communicated in June, we have hired Compton Fundraising Consultants to help to steer our campaign and have now entered an active planning phase for the months of October and November. Our first task was to hire a Campaign Director to commence work on October 1st to work alongside Compton. After a competitive application process, we are pleased to announce that Barbara Broughton, Grade 5 & 1 parent has accepted the role. Barbara has over 20 years of corporate communications, public relations and project management experience in various roles in Canada, the UK and the US. During the last year, she took on an active volunteer role with the school and parish.
During the next two months we will work to develop the overall strategy for the Capital Campaign including timescales and campaign target and determine how this will connect to the sale of the parish properties. As part of developing this strategy, we will be contacting a small group of parents and parishioners to provide their insight and seek their guidance.
Stay tuned. By mid-November we will have a further update for you.
Blessing,
Father Gino and Mrs. Yam
